Dr. Nick JoyceAug 11, 20191 minFinger Traps and OpennessI discuss the Learning to Let Go series component of Openness through the finger trap metaphor
Dr. Nick JoyceAug 8, 20191 minLessons from Performing my Ted TalkI discuss two major lessons from my Learning to Let Go process that I had to use when I was doing my Ted talk.
Dr. Nick JoyceAug 5, 20191 minThe Poison Arrow I discuss the "poison arrow" parable from Buddhism and how it applies to the problems we have in our lives
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 24, 20191 minThe Opposite of Anxiety is RiskI discuss how the opposite of anxiety is not peace or calm, it is actually risk. People who develop increased tolerance for risk are more...
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 23, 20191 minThe Learning to Let Go ProcessI discuss an overview of my "Learning to Let Go Process" and its three steps to dealing with life.
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 23, 20191 minMindfulness is NOT Relaxation I discuss a common misconception that being mindful should lead to relaxation
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 22, 20191 minValues vs. GoalsMy thoughts on the difference between values and goals and why knowing our values is critical to living life.
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 22, 20191 minDefusion and StemmingI discuss how to "stem" my thoughts and feelings by looking at them and assessing usefulness.
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 21, 20191 minDo you want $20????I discuss the concept of self worth/esteem and how its difficult to see our own worth even when others can see it.
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 21, 20191 minHedgehogs and Intimacy????I discuss how the "Hedgehog's Dilemma" from philosophy related to human issues of intimacy that I see in my therapy practice.
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 21, 20191 minThe Why Trap I discussed how focusing on "why" things happened in our lived prevents us from successfully moving forward.
Dr. Nick JoyceJul 21, 20191 minNeeds in Relationships I discuss the importance of knowing and communicating needs in relationships. Needs derive from values in ACT and lots of problems arise...